Going back for my third time (and Berty’s hundredth time) to Indonesia, I’m confident in saying I’ve finally nailed this packing list. We’ve gone through countless trial and errors (i.e. packing too much stuff, packing the WRONG stuff) and we’ve figured out how to make smarter choices with what we bring. In this post, I’m going to share everything you need for a two week trip, which works in all major cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, and Bali! This list could probably even be applied to the rest of Southeast Asia, although we only have specific knowledge of Indonesia – so here we go!

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I’ve found that in tropical, humid areas of the world, wearing natural fibers is the best. It pulls the sweat away from your body and keeps you cooler! Stick with fabrics like linen, performance fabric, and cotton, and avoid fabrics like wool and polyester. Indonesia is also a Muslim-majority country. Places like Bali and most of Java are generally okay with “summer clothing” and showing skin, but if you are traveling deeper into Indonesia, we would suggest bringing more modest options.

Gather items a few days early, and set your clothes out so you can see everything. Anything you’re on the fence about wearing, pull it. You won’t wear it if you’re having second thoughts. (Read More: Tips To Avoid Overpacking)

Pack in the same color scheme so that you have the maximum amount of clothing combinations.

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Hi! We're Berty and Emily Mandagie. We're a husband and wife photographer/blogger duo from Seattle who spend our weekends on the road. We hope our blog can inspire you to go outside and create your own adventures and memories! Thanks for stopping by!